Death Notice: JOSEPH FRANCIS MAGINOT

Joseph Francis Maginot, of League City, TX, died on July 5, 2008, at the age of 49.

Joe was born and raised in Chicago, IL; he was the oldest of six children and began exhibiting his remarkable mechanical aptitude at a very early age.

During his life, Joe used his skills to help so many friends and family members.

Joe was an avid car enthusiast, who loved to build and race cars.

He was a member of American Motors Club of Houston and received awards in various competitions for renovating classic cars.

Joe was an ASE Certified Mechanic.

Later he attended College of the Mainland and became a Licensed Air-Conditioning Installer.

Joe owned and operated his own business, Universal Mechanical Services, Inc. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol.

Joe is survived by his parents, Joseph and MaryAnne Maginot of Houston; his brotherGeorge Maginot of Houston, his brother and sister-in-law Ken and Dot Maginot of Chicago, his sister and brother-in-lawTherese Maginot and Frank Powers of Chicago, his sister and brother-in-law Julie and Rich Fahy of Chicago, his sister and brother-in-law Lorraine and Jim Porter of Rolling Hills Estates, CA; his nephews Drew, Kyle, Sam, Jamie, Will and Nick and his nieces Ashley, Kellyn, Josie andBridgette.

Joe, we miss you and we love you and we look forward to seeing you and embracing you once again.